Countries Represented in Analysis

152

Global Avg Happiness

55.6%

Happiest Country Avg

78.1%

Happiest Year

2020

Happiness Gap

55.2%

From Blue to Gold: Track of Global Happiness Among the Top 10 Countries

The line chart visualizes the global average happiness trend from 2017 to 2022. It shows a steady rise in happiness from 2017 to 2020, peaking during the pandemic year at 57.5%. While this might seem counterintuitive, it reflects resilience in high-ranking nations like Finland and Denmark, which helped maintain high global averages. After 2020, a noticeable decline highlights the longer-term impacts of the pandemic, economic challenges, and global uncertainty. This visual emphasizes how global averages can mask country-specific variations, making it essential to analyze individual trends for a deeper understanding.

Stability at a Cost: Happiness at Rock Bottom
Global Happiness Stability: When Consistency Masks Contrasting Realities

Countries Represented in Analysis

46

Global Avg Suicide Rate

10.8%

Year with Highest Rate

2022

Year with Lowest Rate

2018

Staggering Male Suicide Disparity

3.7:1

Key Insights
  • Countries Analyzed: Data covers 46 countries.
  • Global Average Suicide Rate: Calculated as 10.8 per 100k (2017–2022).
  • Year with Highest Rate: 2022.
  • Year with Lowest Rate: 2018.
  • Male-to-Female Suicide Ratio: 3.7:1 - Men are 3.7 times more likely to die by suicide than women globally.
    • Global suicide rates are presented per 100,000 population for standardized comparison.
Global Suicide Rate Distribution